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b"\\u201cThis style of reindeer herding is truly the last of its kind\\u2026and I wanted us to be the first group to experience it.\\u201d\\nThe Nenets of Siberia\\u2019s Yamal Peninsula are among the world\\u2019s oldest existing true nomads, making a living by herding reindeer in a place that literally translates to \\u2018the end of the world.\\u2019 And when Christine Amour-Levar learned that she had a third-degree connection to the tribe, she set about arranging an unprecedented trek to accompany them during their southward migration. Five months later, she was leading the largest - and only all-female - group that the Nenets had ever hosted, as they prepared to live, migrate, and journey alongside the tribe for a week.\\nCozy up and get ready for an episode where the temperatures reach -100\\xbaF, the Northern Lights guide the way, and the only way to survive is to stick together - and occasionally consume fresh reindeer blood.\\nFIND CHRISTINE\\xa0\\nFollow Christine Amour-Levar on Instagram (@christineamourlevar) or visit her website at christineamourlevar.com for more incredible stories, photos of her expeditions, and more. You can also find her book, Wild Wisdom: Life Lessons From Leading Teams to Some of the Most Inhospitable Places in the World, online or at your local bookstore. Finally, we encourage you to learn more about her two nonprofit organizations, Women on a Mission and HER Planet Earth, where you can volunteer, donate - or even sign up for an upcoming expedition yourself!\\nSPONSORS\\xa0\\nThank you to our amazing sponsor, The North Face, for supporting this episode! When you wear The North Face, it\\u2019s more than a jacket\\u2026it\\u2019s the calling to get out there and explore. Find your next fleece, parka, or winter jacket at thenorthface.com.\\nAlso, check out our new show, Hidden Trails of Oregon, which is out now! It's an immersive first-person journey - recorded on location with surround sound audio - across this weird, wild, and wonderful state. You'll hear Aaron go beyond the guidebook to discover the secrets only locals know! Find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you find podcasts.\\nSOCIAL\\xa0\\nShare the show with your friends! Follow @armchairexplorerpodcast across Instagram and Facebook, and check out Armchair Explorer (www.armchair-explorer.com) for background videos, photos and more on each episode. And please hit that follow button to support the show!\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"